Breaking News: Twins’ Key Players on the verge of returning from Long term injuries.

Twins enthusiasts received encouraging news regarding the injured third baseman Royce Lewis, as reported by The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman. According to Minnesota’s head trainer Nick Paparesta, Lewis has resumed baseball-related activities and is progressing positively, with plans for a gradual increase in running activities scheduled for late next week.

This development is particularly uplifting for Lewis, who is on the brink of turning 25, after sustaining what was described as a “severe” quad strain on Opening Day. Recognized as one of baseball’s most promising young talents, Lewis has showcased his batting prowess since his debut in 2022, boasting an impressive slash line of .313/.369/.564. Despite his stellar performance at the plate, injuries, including torn ACLs in consecutive years (2021 and 2022), have limited him to just 71 games in the majors.

Although concerns about Lewis’s health linger due to his extensive injury history, the fact that he has resumed baseball activities ahead of schedule is encouraging. Initially expected to be sidelined for a month before reassessment, Lewis’s early return to activity suggests he could potentially rejoin the lineup as early as next month.

Lewis’s return would undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the struggling Minnesota team, which has stumbled to a 7-12 record early in the 2024 season, ranking near the bottom of the league with a collective wRC+ of 78. Replacing struggling veterans like Kyle Farmer and Willi Castro with Lewis’s potent bat could rejuvenate the lineup and bolster the team’s performance.

In addition to Lewis, the Twins could soon see the return of key players like closer Jhoan Duran and outfielder Max Kepler. Duran, recovering from an oblique strain, impressed in a recent session against live hitters and is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, potentially rejoining the club before the end of April. His return would strengthen a bullpen that has performed well in his absence.

Meanwhile, Kepler, sidelined with a right knee contusion, is nearing readiness for a return, with Manager Rocco Baldelli indicating that Kepler could be back in the lineup as early as Sunday. Despite a slow start to the season, Kepler’s return would provide stability to the outfield, where Trevor Larnach, Manuel Margot, and Austin Martin have filled in during his absence.